Patents by Inventor Jonathan Nichols

Jonathan Nichols has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11076022
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can initiate a robotics framework configured to enable inter-process communications between a plurality of services implemented on the robotics framework, the plurality of services configured to operate at least some features of a vehicle. A function call is received from a first service of the plurality of services. The function call instructs the robotics framework to generate a network socket. A virtual network socket configured to receive data from a data log is generated based on the function call. The virtual network socket simulates data transmission with a hardware device over a real network socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Tirthkumar Nilaykumar Pandya, Siliang Li, Jonathan Nichols
  • Patent number: 11006574
    Abstract: A mower may include a frame, a cutting deck suspended from the frame, and a cut height adjustment system configured for raising and lowering the cutting deck to a plurality of cut height positions. The cut height adjustment system may include a rotatable, stepped cylinder having a plurality of steps wherein each of the plurality of steps corresponds to one of the plurality of cut height positions, and a pawl may be configured for engagement with the plurality of steps in order to set the cutting deck at a desired cut height position. The stepped cylinder may be mounted to a rotatable base plate, and a knob may be attached to an upper end of a shaft connected to the base plate. Each of the plurality of cut height positions may be manually selectable by rotation of the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Alamo Group Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Darrel Siebert, Fred Daniel Oglesby, Dawson W. Hastings
  • Patent number: 10834249
    Abstract: Information throttle that modifies a device's access to applications, features, or information to enforce workplace use policies. May be used with “bring your own devices” that belong to a user but are also used at work. For example, the system may disable games, media players, or social media when it determines that a device is used at work. A usage context monitor determines the context in which the device is currently used. The monitor may determine that a device is used for work when the time matches working hours, the device location matches a work site location, or the network connected to a device matches a workplace network. In addition to blocking access to inappropriate features, the information throttle may allow access to sensitive information only when the device is at work. Access may also depend on factors such as user credentials and the identity and configuration of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: ETURI CORP.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nicholls, Edward Hunter, Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis
  • Publication number: 20200213422
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can initiate a robotics framework configured to enable inter-process communications between a plurality of services implemented on the robotics framework, the plurality of services configured to operate at least some features of a vehicle. A function call is received from a first service of the plurality of services. The function call instructs the robotics framework to generate a network socket. A virtual network socket configured to receive data from a data log is generated based on the function call. The virtual network socket simulates data transmission with a hardware device over a real network socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Tirthkumar Nilaykumar Pandya, Siliang Li, Jonathan Nichols
  • Patent number: 10341334
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Publication number: 20180332027
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: 10090830
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods of breaking a circuit using a switch are disclosed. In an example, a variable voltage is applied across a switch, which comprises a series connection of switching elements which are individually controllable between a blocking state and a conductive state. The state of the switching elements is controlled such that at least a portion of switching elements are in the blocking state, and fewer switching elements are in the blocking state when the applied voltage magnitude is low than when the applied voltage magnitude is high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Konstantin Vershinin, Jonathan Nicholls
  • Patent number: 10079931
    Abstract: Information throttle that modifies a device's access to applications, features, or information to enforce workplace use policies. May be used with “bring your own devices” that belong to a user but are also used at work. For example, the system may disable games, media players, or social media when it determines that a device is used at work. A usage context monitor determines the context in which the device is currently used. The monitor may determine that a device is used for work when the time matches working hours, the device location matches a work site location, or the network connected to a device matches a workplace network. In addition to blocking access to inappropriate features, the information throttle may allow access to sensitive information only when the device is at work. Access may also depend on factors such as user credentials and the identity and configuration of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: ETURI CORP.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nicholls, Edward Hunter, Negeen Moussavian, Amir Moussavian, Mark Lewis
  • Patent number: 10038688
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: 9692749
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: BITIUM, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: 9529093
    Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating attitude using double differenced GPS carrier phase measurements are provided. An exemplary computer-implemented method includes obtaining, by one or more computing devices, an initial candidate attitude. The method includes determining, by the one or more computing devices, a plurality of expected double differenced carrier phase values based on the initial candidate attitude. The method includes inputting, by the one or more computing devices, the plurality of expected double differenced carrier phase values into a cost function. The cost function respectively compares the plurality of expected double differenced carrier phase values to a plurality of measured double differenced carrier phase values. The method includes minimizing, by the one or more computing devices, the cost function. The method includes selecting, by the one or more computing devices, a final candidate attitude associated with the minimized cost function as the attitude of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, James Brian Roseborough, Craig Lewin Robinson, Hamid Mokhtarzadeh
  • Publication number: 20160340362
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation oxymorphone freebase, comprising hydrogenation of 14-hydroxymorphinone in DMF, to yield oxymorphone freebase, preferably oxymorphone freebase of improved appearance, purity and/or yield. The present invention is further directed to oxymorphone freebase with improved impurity profile. The present invention is further directed to an HPLC or UPLC system/method for analysis of opioid compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Samuel Bailey, Paul Jonathan Nichols, Joshua S. Sasine, Ulrich Weigl, Aarti L. Joshi
  • Publication number: 20160315933
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: 9386012
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Springo Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Publication number: 20150168562
    Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating attitude using double differenced GPS carrier phase measurements are provided. An exemplary computer-implemented method includes obtaining, by one or more computing devices, an initial candidate attitude. The method includes determining, by the one or more computing devices, a plurality of expected double differenced carrier phase values based on the initial candidate attitude. The method includes inputting, by the one or more computing devices, the plurality of expected double differenced carrier phase values into a cost function. The cost function respectively compares the plurality of expected double differenced carrier phase values to a plurality of measured double differenced carrier phase values. The method includes minimizing, by the one or more computing devices, the cost function. The method includes selecting, by the one or more computing devices, a final candidate attitude associated with the minimized cost function as the attitude of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, James Brian Roseborough, Craig Lewin Robinson, Hamid Mokhtarzadeh
  • Publication number: 20150143491
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: 8978123
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Springo Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Publication number: 20130312075
    Abstract: Internet user passwords are securely managed. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: SPRINGO INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: 8528064
    Abstract: Systems and methods for securely managing Internet user passwords are presented herein. A formation component can enable a user to create a master account on a web server, the master account comprising a master username and password. An access component can enable the user to access a plurality of password protected websites from a web browser or non-browser software application resident on the user's computing device when the user logs into the master account by entering the valid master username and password. A selection component can log the user into a website of the plurality of password protected websites when the user selects a hyperlink associated with the website, selects a linked image associated with the website, or selects the website from a pulldown list contained in a toolbar of a web browser. A display component can open a web browser or tab associated with the website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Springo Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan Nichols, Krista Donaldson
  • Patent number: D999135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: PACCAR Inc
    Inventors: Louis Heilaneh, Brad Powell, Christian Elliott, Jon Acton, Derek Sancer, Jonathan Nicholls